Delta County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
7
Tornado reports
75
Hail reports
27
Floods since 1996
360
All events
2
Deaths
$1.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Delta County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 7 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Thunderstorm wind damage due to 80 mph winds was observed across northern Delta County from the Enloe area to the Lake Creek area. The damage started along FM 128, extending east to just past a warehouse business near FM 1335 and Hwy 19. Damage consisted of notable tree damage an…
Heat Heat
Heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across the county on June 18.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions across eastern Delta County improved to abnormally dry by the end of June.
Drought Drought
According the the U.S Drought Monitor, severe drought conditions persisted across the eastern half of Delta County during May of 2026.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.75 inch hail from mPING.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions persisted across the eastern half of Delta County, with severe drought covering the western half, through all of April 2026.
Drought Drought
D2 and D3 drought conditions occurred across Delta County for the entire month.
Drought Drought
D2 and D3 dought conditions occurred across Delta County for the entire month.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow totals up to 1 inch fell across Delta County, along with freezing rain accumulations up to 0.25 inches.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills at or below zero were observed across Delta County between January 24th and January 27th.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S Drought Monitor, Severe Drought (D2) appeared across Delta County early in November, but improved late in the month following a couple rounds of beneficial rainfall.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 110 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 108 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for temperatures at or above 103 degrees and/or heat index values over 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values over 105 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Hail Hail
Photo received from the public of hail slightly larger than quarters just outside of Cooper.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A mPing report for flooding was received from the city of Cooper.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported several county road closures near Cooper including the following: FM 2068, FM 128, FM 1529, and FM 71. State Highway 24 North on the southbound lanes was also closed due to flooding on the low bridge.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped below zero across the county the night of February 18 through the morning of February 20.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were closed due to high water near the city of Cooper including FM 1529, FM 3388, and FM 1531.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported that a car was swept off the road by high water on County Road 2065 in Horton.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values were as low as 5 degrees during the overnight and morning hours.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values between 5-10 degrees were observed across the region during the overnight and morning hours of January 6, 2025.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted the county through the middle of the month.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted the county through the end of the month.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted the county through the end of the month.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted portions of the county through the end of the month.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 105, or heat index values reached or exceeded 110 degrees across the county each afternoon from August 16 through August 19 2024.
Heat Heat
Heat index values met or exceeded 105 across much of the county from August 13 to August 23 2024.
Heat Heat
High temperatures of 103 or greater, and/or heat index values of 105 or greater impacted much of the county during the afternoon hours of August 7 and 8.
Heat Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 103, and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 105 across the county each afternoon on August 1 and 2.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees at the end of July, extending into early August.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees across the county during the afternoon hours of July 15th and 16th.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values at or slightly over 110 degrees occurred on July 2nd when an Excessive Heat Warning was in effect.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees across the county during the afternoon hours from late June through July 4th. In addition, excessive heat conditions with heat index values at or slightly over 110 degrees occurred on July 2nd when an Excessive Heat Warning was in…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values at or above 110 occurred across much of the county on June 29th.
Heat Heat
Above average temperatures stretched from June 24th through the end of the month and into July. Several prolonged Heat Advisories were in effect, and at times Excessive Heat Warnings were needed, as temperatures soared over 100 degrees and/or heat index values recorded over 105 d…
Hail Hail
Spotter reported quarter-sized hail in northern Delta County along FM 128.
Hail Hail
Spotter report of 2 inch hail in northern Delta County, along FM 128. This hail was wind-driven by 80 mph winds causing notable damage.
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted the county through the end of the month.
Heat Heat
High temperatures reached at least 103 and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 105 across the county each afternoon from Tuesday September 5 through Saturday September 9 2023.
Heat Heat
Temperatures reached 103 or greater and/or heat indices reached 105 or greater across the county each afternoon from August 17 through August 27 2023.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures on several afternoons from August 17th though the 27th either reached or exceeded 105 degrees or heat indices climbed over 110 degree. In addition to Heat Advisories in effect during this period, Excessive Heat Warnings were also needed at times.
Heat Heat
Temperatures either reached or exceeded 103 or heat indices climbed into the 105-110 range across the county each afternoon from August 1 through August 14 2023.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures on several afternoons from August 1st through August 14th either reached or exceeded 105 degrees or heat indices climbed over 110 degree. In addition to several Heat Advisories in effect during this period, Excessive Heat Warnings were also needed at times.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive heat returned to the region with temperatures at or above 105 along with heat indices at or above 110.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 2 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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